Ethyl 6-Hydroxyhexanoate

CAS NO.：5299-60-5
Empirical Formula: C8H16O3
Molecular Weight: 160.21
MDL number: MFCD00075601
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:17:03

What is Ethyl 6-Hydroxyhexanoate?

The Uses of Ethyl 6-Hydroxyhexanoate

Ethyl 6-Hydroxyhexanoate is used as a reagent in the synthesis of cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants (CCDs) as tools for in vitro allergy diagnosis. Ethyl 6-Hydroxyhexanoate is also used in the preparation of N-5-Carboxypentyl-1-deoxymannojirimycin (C181150); a ligand used for the preparation of an affinity resin specific for Man9 mannosidase.

The Uses of Ethyl 6-Hydroxyhexanoate

Ethyl 6-hydroxyhexanoate is suitable for use in the synthesis of series of model phenol carbonate ester prodrugs having fatty acid-like structures. It may be used in the preparation of alkyl triflates. It may be used in the synthesis of ethyl 6-(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)hexanoate.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 38, p. 2786, 1973 DOI: 10.1021/jo00956a011
Synthetic Communications, 11, p. 599, 1981 DOI: 10.1080/00397918108063631

General Description

Ethyl 6-hydroxyhexanoate is an ethyl ester. Its concentration in bordeaux red wines has been evaluated. Two-step preparation of ethyl 6-hydroxyhexanoate via hydrolysis of e-caprolactone has been reported.

Properties of Ethyl 6-Hydroxyhexanoate

Boiling point:	127-128 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.985 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.437(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
pka	15.15±0.10(Predicted)
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
InChI	InChI=1S/C8H16O3/c1-2-11-8(10)6-4-3-5-7-9/h9H,2-7H2,1H3

Safety information for Ethyl 6-Hydroxyhexanoate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.